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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Preplesande, adj. [Pre- for Per- pref.¹ and Plesand ppl. adj.] Exceedingly pleasing. —1530 Lynd. Test. Pap. 846.
Ryches … Sensualytie … Preplesande to the spiritualytie